82 FR 19181 - Airworthiness Directives; CFE Company Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 79 (April 26, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 79 (April 26, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-08409 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 79 (Wednesday, April 26, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 19181-19183] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-08409] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9380; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-21-AD; Amendment 39-18857; AD 2017-08-08] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; CFE Company Turbofan Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain CFE Company (CFE) turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by a quality escape for high-pressure compressor (HPC) impellers made from forgings with nonconforming material grain size. This AD requires removal of the HPC impeller. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective May 31, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 31, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact CFE Company, 111 S. 34th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034-2802; phone: 800-601-3099; Internet: https://www.myaerospace.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9380; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Martin Adler, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7157; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain CFE CFE738-1-1B model turbofan engines with HPC impeller, part number (P/N) 6079T77P07 or P/N 6079T77P09, installed. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 3, 2017 (82 FR 52). The NPRM was prompted by a quality escape for HPC impellers made from forgings with nonconforming material grain size. The NPRM proposed to require removal of the HPC impeller. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (82 FR 52, January 3, 2017) or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed. [[Page 19182]] Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed CFE Service Bulletin (SB) CFE738-72-8080, Revision 0, dated August 18, 2016. The SB describes procedures for replacing specific serial numbered HPC impellers, P/N 6079T77P07 or P/N 6079T77P09. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 176 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pro-rated HPC impeller...................... $0.00 $42,240 $42,240 $7,434,240 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-08-08 CFE Company: Amendment 39-18857; Docket No. FAA-2016- 9380; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-21-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 31, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to CFE Company (CFE) CFE738-1-1B model turbofan engines with a high-pressure compressor (HPC) impeller, part number (P/N) 6079T77P07 or P/N 6079T77P09, with a serial number listed in CFE Service Bulletin (SB) CFE738-72-8080, Revision 0, dated August 18, 2016, installed. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor Section. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a quality escape for HPC impellers made from forgings with nonconforming material grain size. We are issuing this AD to prevent uncontained failure of the HPC impeller, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Action Remove all affected HPC impellers from service at the next piece-part exposure and replace with a part eligible for installation. (h) Definition For the purposes of this AD, ``piece-part exposure'' is defined as separation of the impeller from the compressor rotor assembly. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. You may email your request to: [email protected]. (j) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Martin Adler, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7157; fax: 781-238- 7199; email: [email protected]. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) CFE Service Bulletin CFE738-72-8080, Revision 0, dated August 18, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (3) For CFE service information identified in this AD, contact CFE Company, 111 S. 34th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034-2802; phone: 800-601-3099; Internet: https://www.myaerospace.com. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125. (5) You may view this service information at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. [[Page 19183]] Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on April 11, 2017. Robert J. Ganley, Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-08409 Filed 4-25-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(h) Installation and Inspection of the Cockpit (2) You must use this service information ADDRESSES: For service information
Panel Circuit Breaker Bushing Assembly as applicable to do the actions required by identified in this final rule, contact CFE
At the applicable time specified in this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. Company, 111 S. 34th Street, Phoenix,
paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD: Install (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–24– Arizona 85034–2802; phone: 800–601–
a cockpit breaker bushing assembly, and do 037, Revision A, dated July 11, 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
3099; Internet: https://www.
a detailed visual inspection of each circuit myaerospace.com. You may view this
breaker for cracks or damage, in accordance (3) For service information identified in
with ‘‘Part B—Installation of the Cockpit this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- service information at the FAA, Engine
Panel Circuit Breakers Bushings assembly,’’ Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
of the Accomplishment Instructions of Canada; Widebody Customer Response Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–24–037, Center North America toll-free telephone 1– information on the availability of this
Revision A, dated July 11, 2016. Replace any 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone 1– material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
cracked or damaged circuit breakers before 514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email
further flight, in accordance with the ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// Examining the AD Docket
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier www.bombardier.com. You may examine the AD docket on
Service Bulletin 670BA–24–037, Revision A, (4) You may view this service information the Internet at http://
dated July 11, 2016. Installing the cockpit at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, www.regulations.gov by searching for
panel circuit breaker bushing assembly is 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
acceptable for compliance with the information on the availability of this
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 9380; or in person at the Docket
(1) For airplanes that have accumulated (5) You may view this service information Management Facility between 9 a.m.
less than 10,000 total flight hours as of the that is incorporated by reference at the and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
effective date of this AD: Before the National Archives and Records except Federal holidays. The AD docket
accumulation of 12,600 total flight hours. Administration (NARA). For information on contains this AD, the regulatory
(2) For airplanes that have accumulated the availability of this material at NARA, call evaluation, any comments received, and
10,000 or more total flight hours as of the 202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives. other information. The address for the
effective date of this AD: Within 2,000 flight gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
hours after the effective date of this AD. Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 14, Document Management Facility, U.S.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions 2017. Department of Transportation, Docket
The following provisions also apply to this John P. Piccola, Jr., Operations, M–30, West Building
AD: Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft DC 20590.
[FR Doc. 2017–08184 Filed 4–25–17; 8:45 am]
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
AD, if requested using the procedures found Martin Adler, Aerospace Engineer,
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Engine Certification Office, FAA, 1200
39.19, send your request to your principal DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
inspector or local Flight Standards District phone: 781–238–7157; fax: 781–238–
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Federal Aviation Administration 7199; email: martin.adler@faa.gov.
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN:
Program Manager, Continuing Operational SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
14 CFR Part 39
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Discussion
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; [Docket No. FAA–2016–9380; Directorate
telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Identifier 2016–NE–21–AD; Amendment 39– We issued a notice of proposed
Before using any approved AMOC, notify 18857; AD 2017–08–08] rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
your appropriate principal inspector, or part 39 by adding an AD that would
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of RIN 2120–AA64 apply to certain CFE CFE738–1–1B
the local flight standards district office/ model turbofan engines with HPC
certificate holding district office. Airworthiness Directives; CFE impeller, part number (P/N)
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Company Turbofan Engines
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
6079T77P07 or P/N 6079T77P09,
actions from a manufacturer, the action must AGENCY: Federal Aviation installed. The NPRM published in the
be accomplished using a method approved Administration (FAA), DOT. Federal Register on January 3, 2017 (82
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, FR 52). The NPRM was prompted by a
ACTION: Final rule.
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation quality escape for HPC impellers made
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design SUMMARY: We are adopting a new from forgings with nonconforming
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by material grain size. The NPRM proposed
the DAO, the approval must include the
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
CFE Company (CFE) turbofan engines. to require removal of the HPC impeller.
DAO-authorized signature.
This AD was prompted by a quality We are issuing this AD to correct the
(j) Related Information escape for high-pressure compressor unsafe condition on these products.
Refer to Mandatory Continuing (HPC) impellers made from forgings Comments
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian with nonconforming material grain size.
Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–30, dated This AD requires removal of the HPC We gave the public the opportunity to
September 21, 2016, for related information.
impeller. We are issuing this AD to participate in developing this AD. We
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet received no comments on the NPRM (82
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching correct the unsafe condition on these
products. FR 52, January 3, 2017) or on the
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for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0252. determination of the cost to the public.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference DATES: This AD is effective May 31,
2017. Conclusion
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference The Director of the Federal Register We reviewed the relevant data and
(IBR) of the service information listed in this approved the incorporation by reference determined that air safety and the
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR of a certain publication listed in this AD public interest require adopting this AD
part 51. as of May 31, 2017. as proposed.
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Related Service Information Under 1 specific serial numbered HPC impellers, Costs of Compliance
CFR Part 51 P/N 6079T77P07 or P/N 6079T77P09.
This service information is reasonably We estimate that this AD affects 176
We reviewed CFE Service Bulletin available because the interested parties engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
(SB) CFE738–72–8080, Revision 0, have access to it through their normal registry.
dated August 18, 2016. The SB course of business or by the means We estimate the following costs to
describes procedures for replacing identified in the ADDRESSES section. comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Pro-rated HPC impeller ................................................................................... $0.00 $42,240 $42,240 $7,434,240
Authority for This Rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (g) Required Action
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Remove all affected HPC impellers from
Title 49 of the United States Code service at the next piece-part exposure and
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety. replace with a part eligible for installation.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of Adoption of the Amendment (h) Definition
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Accordingly, under the authority For the purposes of this AD, ‘‘piece-part
Aviation Programs, describes in more delegated to me by the Administrator, exposure’’ is defined as separation of the
detail the scope of the Agency’s the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as impeller from the compressor rotor assembly.
authority. follows: (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
We are issuing this rulemaking under (AMOCs)
the authority described in Subtitle VII, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: DIRECTIVES
FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to
section, Congress charges the FAA with continues to read as follows: make your request. You may email your
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
air commerce by prescribing regulations Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(j) Related Information
for practices, methods, and procedures § 39.13 [Amended]
the Administrator finds necessary for For more information about this AD,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding contact Martin Adler, Aerospace Engineer,
safety in air commerce. This regulation the following new airworthiness
is within the scope of that authority Engine Certification Office, FAA, 1200
directive (AD): District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
because it addresses an unsafe condition
2017–08–08 CFE Company: Amendment phone: 781–238–7157; fax: 781–238–7199;
that is likely to exist or develop on
39–18857; Docket No. FAA–2016–9380; email: martin.adler@faa.gov.
products identified in this rulemaking Directorate Identifier 2016–NE–21–AD.
action. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(a) Effective Date
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
Regulatory Findings This AD is effective May 31, 2017. approved the incorporation by reference
This AD will not have federalism (b) Affected ADs (IBR) of the service information listed in this
implications under Executive Order paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
None.
13132. This AD will not have a part 51.
(c) Applicability (2) You must use this service information
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national This AD applies to CFE Company (CFE) as applicable to do the actions required by
CFE738–1–1B model turbofan engines with a this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
government and the States, or on the high-pressure compressor (HPC) impeller, (i) CFE Service Bulletin CFE738–72–8080,
distribution of power and part number (P/N) 6079T77P07 or P/N Revision 0, dated August 18, 2016.
responsibilities among the various 6079T77P09, with a serial number listed in (ii) Reserved.
levels of government. CFE Service Bulletin (SB) CFE738–72–8080, (3) For CFE service information identified
Revision 0, dated August 18, 2016, installed.
For the reasons discussed above, I in this AD, contact CFE Company, 111 S.
certify that this AD: (d) Subject 34th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034–2802;
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) phone: 800–601–3099; Internet: https://
7230, Turbine Engine Compressor Section. www.myaerospace.com.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(4) You may view this service information
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (e) Unsafe Condition at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures This AD was prompted by a quality escape District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), for HPC impellers made from forgings with information on the availability of this
nonconforming material grain size. We are material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
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issuing this AD to prevent uncontained (5) You may view this service information
in Alaska, and failure of the HPC impeller, damage to the
at the National Archives and Records
(4) Will not have a significant engine, and damage to the airplane.
Administration (NARA). For information on
economic impact, positive or negative, (f) Compliance the availability of this material at NARA, call
on a substantial number of small entities Comply with this AD within the 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
under the criteria of the Regulatory compliance times specified, unless already www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
Flexibility Act. done. locations.html.
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Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5 Comments
April 11, 2017. p.m., Monday through Friday, except We gave the public the opportunity to
Robert J. Ganley, Federal holidays. The AD docket participate in developing this AD, but
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller contains this AD, the European Aviation we received no comments on the NPRM.
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any
[FR Doc. 2017–08409 Filed 4–25–17; 8:45 am] incorporated-by-reference service FAA’s Determination
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P information, the economic evaluation, These helicopters have been approved
any comments received, and other by the aviation authority of Germany
information. The street address for the and are approved for operation in the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Docket Operations Office (phone: 800– United States. Pursuant to our bilateral
647–5527) is U.S. Department of agreement with Germany, EASA, its
Federal Aviation Administration Transportation, Docket Operations technical representative, has notified us
Office, M–30, West Building Ground of the unsafe condition described in the
14 CFR Part 39 Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey EASA AD. We are issuing this AD
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6928; Directorate Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. because we evaluated all information
Identifier 2016–SW–018–AD; Amendment FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt provided by EASA and determined the
39–18864; AD 2017–09–02] Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, unsafe condition exists and is likely to
Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft exist or develop on other helicopters of
RIN 2120–AA64
Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood these same type designs and that air
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone safety and the public interest require
Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (817) 222–5110; email matthew.fuller@ adopting the AD requirements as
Helicopters faa.gov. proposed.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Differences Between This AD and the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation EASA AD
Administration (FAA), DOT. Discussion
ACTION: Final rule.
The EASA AD applies to Model
On January 5, 2017, at 82 FR 1252, the
MBB–BK117 D–2m helicopters. This AD
Federal Register published our notice of does not because this model does not
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which
airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus have an FAA type certificate. The EASA
proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by AD requires compliance for Model
Helicopters Deutschland GmbH adding an AD that would apply to
Helicopters (Airbus Helicopters) Model MBB–BK117 D–2 helicopters within 400
Airbus Helicopters Model MBB–BK 117 hours time-in-service (TIS), while this
MBB–BK 117 C–2 and MBB–BK 117 D– C–2 (including configuration C–2e)
2 helicopters. This AD requires AD requires compliance within 100
helicopters, serial number 9004 through hours TIS. The EASA AD requires
installing rivets to the air inlet cover 9725, and Model MBB–BK 117 D–2
rings (rings). This AD was prompted by marking the air inlet with the applicable
helicopters, serial number 20003 alert service bulletin once it is glued
reports of rings detaching. The actions through 20045, with an air inlet part
of this AD are intended to prevent the and riveted, while this AD does not.
number (P/N) B212M20C1005 installed.
unsafe condition on these products. The NPRM proposed inspecting each Related Service Information Under 1
DATES: This AD is effective May 31, ring and determining if it is loose, and CFR Part 51
2017. gluing and installing rivets to the rings. We reviewed Airbus Helicopters Alert
The Director of the Federal Register The proposed requirements were Service Bulletin (ASB) MBB–BK117 C–
approved the incorporation by reference intended to prevent a ring from 2–21A–011 for Model MBB–BK 117 C–
of certain documents listed in this AD detaching, which could then become 2 and Model MBB–BK117 C–2e
as of May 31, 2017. stuck between the air inlet and the helicopters and ASB MBB–BK117 D–2–
ADDRESSES: For service information cyclic stick, restricting movement of the 21A–004 for Model MBB–BK 117 D–2
identified in this final rule, contact cyclic stick. This condition could result and Model MBB–BK 117 D–2m
Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum in loss of helicopter control. helicopters. Both ASBs are Revision 0
Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; The NPRM was prompted by AD No. and dated November 16, 2015. This
telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232– 2016–0001, dated January 4, 2016, service information introduces an
0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at https:// issued by EASA, which is the Technical improved attachment method for the
www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub/ Agent for the Member States of the ring using rivets. The ASBs specify
FO/scripts/myFO_login.php. You may European Union, to correct an unsafe inspecting the air inlet to determine
review the referenced service condition for Airbus Helicopters Model whether the ring is loose, and then
information at the FAA, Office of the MBB–BK 117 C–2, Model MBB–BK117 gluing and riveting the ring to the air
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, C–2e, Model MBB–BK117 D–2, and inlet at different timeframes, depending
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321, MBB–BK117 D–2m helicopters. EASA on whether it is loose.
Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also advises that a ring detached and got This service information is reasonably
available on the Internet at http:// stuck between the air inlet and the available because the interested parties
www.regulations.gov by searching for cyclic stick on a Model MBB–BK117 C– have access to it through their normal
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– 2 helicopter and an inspection on course of business or by the means
6928. another helicopter found a second loose identified in the ADDRESSES section.
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cover ring. EASA states that this
Examining the AD Docket condition, if not corrected, could affect Costs of Compliance
You may examine the AD docket on the cyclic stick’s range of movement, We estimate that this AD affects 141
the Internet at http:// possibly resulting in degraded control of helicopters of U.S. Registry and that
www.regulations.gov by searching for the helicopter. The EASA AD labor costs average $85 per work-hour.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– consequently requires inspections and Based on these estimates, we expect the
6928; or in person at the Docket reinforcement of the rings’ installation. following costs:
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective May 31, 2017. | |
| Contact | Martin Adler, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7157; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 19181 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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